Category Archives: nature

~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Crescent Creek, OR ~ USA

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~ Summer Smiles ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Black-eyed Susan, Cone Flower and Hydrangea are the dominant eye-catchers in my garden today. Today’s arrangement is presented in a ceramic teapot I found second-hand.   Summer is hitting us like a sledge hammer this week, so my front yard … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge ~

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Anyone for lounging in the blackberry brambles? Jello in the boat enjoying shade and shoes! The Purple Heart of Queen Ann’s Lace. Things are warming up in the Pacific Northwest, USA, with temperatures predicted above 100° f (~38° c) by Wednesday … Continue reading →

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~ Creating A Garden ~ WPC: Satisfaction ~

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

There is something very gratifying about nurturing plants and having them thrive.     I feel the same pleasure as the birds I encourage to become residents in my landscape bring their fledges to the feeders and continue to keep … Continue reading →

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~ Fire In The Sky ~ Just Another Sunset ~

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Over the past week I have been in a place where connectivity is ruled by nature, not the net, so I have been remiss in posting and responding. Please accept my apology. On my last night at Crescent Creek, the … Continue reading →

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~ Fledglings ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Cloudy and Comfortable ~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Our weather has been temperate, with sunny days interspersed with cloudy ones. No rain in the forecast, however! skywatch

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Wild Roses ~

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Humble Beginnings ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Bridge ~

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

All my life I’ve enjoyed walking across creeks on downed trees, though I never challenge logs unless the stream is shallow or slow enough for me to navigate should I end up in it! There is something pleasant about plank … Continue reading →

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~ Summer Pastels ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Hydrangea are at the height of their beauty right now with dazzling blues and soft pinks in abundant mop-head displays. These I planted long before I kept records on varieties! Also coming on strong are the butterfly attracting blossoms of … Continue reading →

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